A robust, simple, low-cost sand filter. The dependable, easy-to-live-with choice for a straightforward pool.
The Hayward Pro Series is a sand filter, the simplest and most economical of the three filter types. It is robust, easy to live with, and dependable, and for the owner who wants a straightforward, low-fuss filter for a standard pool, it is a sensible, proven choice.
Best for: Owners who want a simple, robust, low-maintenance, low-cost filter for a standard pool.
A sand filter passes pool water through a bed of filter sand, or a modern sand-alternative media, which traps debris as the water flows through. It is cleaned by backwashing: reversing the flow to flush the trapped dirt out to waste. The Hayward Pro Series is a well-built sand filter on this proven principle, with a durable tank, backed by the Hayward name and service network.
Sand filtration is the most established of the three methods, and a sand filter is the simplest type to operate and the least expensive to buy. On a Hayward equipment pad the Pro Series integrates into a single-brand system.
The Pro Series is for the owner who wants a simple, robust, dependable filter without fuss or a high price. It does not filter as finely as a DE filter, and it does not match a large cartridge filter's long cleaning intervals, but it is the easiest type to operate and the most economical, and for a standard pool it does the job well.
It suits the practical owner who values simplicity and low cost, and it is a natural choice on a Hayward-equipped pool. It is the sensible filter for the broad middle of the market.
The Pro Series's strengths are simplicity, robustness, and value. A sand filter is the most straightforward filter to operate, cleaning is a simple backwash, the media lasts a long time before it needs replacing, and the purchase price is the lowest of the three types. For an owner who wants a filter that just works without much thought, that is genuinely appealing.
The Pro Series is durably built for a long outdoor life and well supported by Hayward. On a Hayward pad it is part of a coordinated system. It is a dependable, no-drama filter for a standard pool.
A sand filter's trade-off is filtration fineness. It does not capture particles as fine as a cartridge or DE filter, so the water clarity, while perfectly good for a standard pool, is not the brilliant polish a DE filter delivers. An owner who wants the finest possible clarity should look at cartridge or DE.
Cleaning a sand filter by backwashing also uses some water, and the sand media, while long-lived, does eventually wear smooth and stop gripping fine particles, so it needs replacing after a number of years. As with all filters, the Pro Series must be sized to the pool and matched to the pump. For a standard pool and a value-minded owner, none of these is a real drawback.
WETYR Pools sizes, installs, and services Hayward filters, including the Pro Series sand filter, as part of our filter maintenance and equipment work. We match the filter to the pool and pump, install it correctly, and service it properly, including replacing the sand media when it has worn smooth.
We also help you decide honestly which filter type suits your pool, because the simple, economical sand filter is right for many pools and not for others. Whatever the choice, we make sure it is sized and serviced to keep the water clear.
Specifications are general guidance. Confirm current details with Hayward before purchase.
WETYR Pools sizes, installs, and services pool equipment as part of our craftsman-led service work. The right product, installed correctly, is what delivers the result.
A sand filter passes pool water through a bed of filter sand, which traps debris as the water flows through. It is cleaned by backwashing, reversing the flow to flush the trapped dirt out. It is the simplest and most economical filter type.
Yes, for an owner who wants a simple, robust, dependable, low-cost filter for a standard pool. It is the easiest type to operate. It does not filter as finely as cartridge or DE filters, but for a standard pool it does the job well.
Yes, eventually. Sand media is long-lived, but over the years it wears smooth and stops gripping fine particles, so it needs replacing after a number of years. We replace the media as part of filter service.
For a standard pool, yes. A sand filter produces perfectly good clarity. It simply does not match the finer polish of a cartridge or DE filter. An owner who wants the brightest possible water should consider those types instead.
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